by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Oct 7, 2017 | blog, Career Advice, Hiring Staff & HR, Mature Professionals
Last week I discussed how ‘hitting the streets’ with a resume in hand is a distant memory for many of us. For more recent graduates, it is nothing short of a nostalgic legend told by their parents and/or older contacts (click here to read part one of this...
by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Jun 3, 2017 | blog, Career Advice, Mature Professionals
“We know what we are, but not what we may be.” – William Shakespeare We throw the word ‘identity’ around when expressing our choices around fashion, haircuts, pop culture, body art, and piercing, but what about our jobs? For some people, their profession is...
by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Apr 12, 2017 | blog, Career Advice, Mental Health
Death … it’s everywhere … sensationalized with news headlines about unspeakable tragedies that make us hug our children a little tighter before they head off to school. They remind us to text our partner a sweet sentiment, or call our parents vacationing in Florida to...
by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Dec 28, 2016 | blog, Career Advice, Diversity & Inclusion, Mental Health, Workplace Culture
All your life you’ve been viewed as an ‘able-bodied’ person. You don’t worry about navigating the world in terms of accessible spaces, ramps leading to public buildings, or being aware of laws like the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA). So far you’ve been fortunate...
by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Dec 8, 2015 | blog, Bullying & Harassment , Mental Health, Workplace Culture
How Big is This Issue? According to Health Canada, mental health problems are a leading cause of disability in Canada. In 2008, the Institute of Health Economics reported that during any given week approximately 500,000 employed Canadians are unable to work due to...
